http://www.itworld.com/taxonomy/term/582/all xx http://www.itworld.com/business-intelligence/85375/optimizing-information-insight-make-fast-reliable-decisions-based-consol This paper will argue that the key to enabling midsize organizations to make even better business decisions is by simplifying the extraction of specific, actionable information from large volumes of data. The secret lies in centralized, automated data management. Business intelligence IT management/strategy IT management optimization Oracle Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:16:18 -0500 jmcguirk 85375 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/business-intelligence/85374/how-midsize-businesses-are-using-erp-to-gain-competitive-advantage-a-tou For midsize enterprises, now is the perfect time to invest in a significant IT expansion - despite the economic climate. Please read this case study to find out how installing the Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 can improve efficiencies, cut overall costs, and make the business more competitive. Business intelligence IT management/strategy ERP IT management Oracle Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:02:55 -0500 jmcguirk 85374 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/85372/oracle-accelerate-not-just-smart-timely Although Oracle developed Accelerate largely in response to slowing growth in its core large-enterprise market, the program seems prescient as the global business climate worsens and places new urgency on cost-effective sales strategies. Business intelligence IT management/strategy IT management Oracle Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:57:01 -0500 jmcguirk 85372 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/85371/rapid-implementation-the-new-age-erp Think your company is not 'big enough' for ERP? Think again. Not only can small and mid-sized companies reap the renowned ERP benefits of greater agility, increased business visibility and measurable ROI. Learn more. Business intelligence IT management/strategy Software IT management Oracle software Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:54:11 -0500 jmcguirk 85371 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/business-intelligence/85376/chaos-order-winning-information-management-game This paper explores how businesses can capitalize on a free, easy-to-use, rapid web application tool for the Oracle Database that will help consolidate personal databases, spreadsheets, and other data to create a single point of truth for everyone in the company. Business intelligence IT management/strategy BI IT management Oracle Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:39 -0500 jmcguirk 85376 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/unified-communications/85358/windows-phones-and-unified-communications This paper explains why unified communications is essential and why Windows® Phones are ideally suited to serve as the "mobile connection" in a unified communication environment. Business intelligence IT management/strategy Unified communications IT management Microsoft unified communication Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:13:09 -0500 jmcguirk 85358 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/84570/6-globalization-tips-managing-it-emerging-markets Promote clear rules. Define which decisions are global versus which can be made locally. http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/84570/6-globalization-tips-managing-it-emerging-markets#comments IT management/strategy SOA Tip IT management Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:04 -0500 ITworld staff 84570 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/it-managementstrategy/85329/cio-strategies-retention-and-deletion-email This white paper sheds light on litigation issues affecting ESI, as well as on how to define and implement a retention and deletion strategy. Also: an overview of Dell's on-demand EMS email archiving services. Business intelligence IT management/strategy Storage Dell email archiving IT management Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:52:42 -0500 jmcguirk 85329 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/business-intelligence/85089/retooling-it-a-mobile-workforce-the-importance-automation-idc-analyst-co As the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, IT needs to consider automated tools that provide proactive monitoring and desktop management and ensure compliance with IT policies. Not only is end-user productivity at stake, but organizations have to deal with IT governance, regulatory compliance, and security issues. Check out this research note from IDC for guidance. Business intelligence IT management/strategy Mobile & wireless Dell IT management Mobile Workforce Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:29 -0500 jmcguirk 85089 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/business-intelligence/85088/managing-mobility-improve-data-security-compliance-and-manageability-idc Is an increasingly mobile workforce causing all sorts of headaches for your IT staff? Chances are that while the number of mobile devices you must manage is increasing, your staff size is not! In this video podcast, IDC's Chief Research Officer, John Gantz, discusses pain points and considerations for managing your mobile workers. Business intelligence IT management/strategy Security data security Dell IT management Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:08:14 -0500 jmcguirk 85088 at http://www.itworld.com